Maintenance Technician

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost 


• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program


• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days


• Referral bonus program 


• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching


• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities


• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products


• Plus so much more! 

Givens Highland Farms, a leading nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, has a full-time Maintenance Technician position available on the Facility Services team. We're looking for someone to be self-motivated, have an exemplary work ethic, an eagerness to learn, good communication skills, and be willing to work in extreme weather conditions. This position has responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of the electrical and mechanical systems, appliances, buildings, and grounds, and is a key member of our maintenance team.

What you'll do: 

• Provide general maintenance services and repairs all facility property


• Respond to maintenance requests and resolving maintenance issues in a timely manner


• Participate in on-call coverage for evening, weekend and holiday coverage


• Perform routine maintenance as needed


• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work as a team member to ensure the quality of facility services


• Maintain records of all monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance for the property in order to meet regulatory agent inspection and company expectations.


• Assist in maintaining supplies and keeping storerooms clean and organized


• Participate in department team by attending meetings, providing input, active participation and support of other department teams on campus


• Perform other duties and/or tasks as assigned

What you'll need: 

• High School Diploma or GED


• Previous property maintenance experience


• Knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials


• Basic knowledge of and complete repairs for electricity, electrical appliances, plumbing, refrigeration systems, plastering, HVAC, painting, drywall repair, and carpentry

Compensation is $20.00-$22.00 per hour based on skillset and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.